SAVOUR & S I P
Smoke & Sour
For my twist on a classic, I like Swedish-based Gnista, which has created two complex and flavourful spirits. We’ll be using their Floral Wormwood this time, but I highly recommend checking out their Barreled Oak, too. Sours are traditionally made with whisky, lemon juice, sugar and egg white – an ingredient that tames the tart flavour and creates a really rich, smooth texture. I’m using aquafaba (chickpea water) to make it vegan, and still bring a silky element to the drink. You’re more than welcome to use the egg white if you want the extra protein! INGREDIENTS •70ml Gnista Floral Wormwood • 35ml lemon juice (approx 1 lemon) • 25ml smoked sugar syrup (100ml water, 100g caster sugar, 3g Lapsang tea) • 15ml aquafaba/1 egg white • Ice • 1 dehydrated lime for garnish syrup by combining 100ml water and 100g caster sugar. Bring to the boil until the sugar has dissolved. Add 3g Lapsang tea and steep for five minutes, before straining. 2. Use a sieve to drain the STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE 1. Create your smoked sugar aquafaba from the chickpeas, then mix 15ml with the Gnista, lemon juice and smoked sugar syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds with a handful of ice. Strain into a tumbler and garnish with the slice of dehydrated lime.
DIY Must-Tries SAM ADAMS, CREATOR OF THE INNOVATIVE NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS SERVED AT MILL ROAD’S VANDERLYLE, SHARES TWO RECIPES GUARANTEED TO SPICE UP YOUR SOBER OCTOBER
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hether you’re the designated driver, teetotal, expecting, having a go at Sober October,
those on a booze break. The beauty of experimenting means you can chop and change with syrups, teas and infusions; whether long, cold brews or hot steeps that bring out more tannins and bitterness – it’s all dependent upon the preference of your palate. To get you going, I’m sharing two simple recipes: one for a white ‘wine’, and
or just keen to lighten the load on the liver before overindulging at Christmas, an alcohol-free period doesn’t have to be dull. It can be a great opportunity to get creative and make some delicious drinks. With more non-alcoholic ingredients available commercially than ever before, it’s becoming much easier to cater for
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the other a whisky sour alternative. Follow Sam on Instagram @smadz_
SPOILT FOR CHOICE From infusions and juices, to cold brews and kombuchas, check out Vanderlyle’s drinks menu
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